Our Story

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Hi, I’m Grace, owner of Ethical Nutrition! At the age of 15 I suffered from Hodgkin's lymphoma. This life-changing experience transformed the way I think about nutrition and led me down a new path of health discovery.

My partner and nutritionist Mark helped me to incorporate dietary changes and supplements which helped counteract the negative effects of my treatments.

I started Ethical Nutrition because I couldn't find effective, clean supplements in plastic-free packaging for a reasonable price.

Mark has studied nutrition to Masters Degree level and is an expert in nutritional supplements, he looks after our scientific research and the clever nutritional stuff!

We’re 100% family owned and our extended team of suppliers and nutritionists provide us with the expertise of a much bigger company whilst keeping our costs low.

All purchases support the UK economy (instead of lining the pockets of investors and pharmaceutical companies).

We meticulously research every single ingredient we include in our products - and those we don't include. This way you know if it isn’t in our product, there’s a good reason for it.This means we’re able to create incredible value, superior supplements that don’t cost the earth and make decisions on principles not profits.

We're proud to be driving environmentally conscious innovation and we’re looking forward to helping you on a path to better health whilst protecting our planet.

 Our Values 

We believe every single person deserves to feel amazing through better health and nutrition. Here are our guiding principles:

Our Supplements

Finest vegan-friendly ingredients. Each one expertly selected in the right dose to protect your health. If an organic version of an ingredient is available, we’ll use it. We have a strict policy against animal testing and unlike many companies we assess every single ingredient in our formulations

Guaranteed value. It's expensive to stay true to our principles but we're more concerned about driving change than profits so we charge you less for a better product.

Never use palm oil. We never use palm oil or palm oil derivatives throughout our supply chain. Be careful, it's often a hidden ingredient.

Lovingly crafted in the UK. By using specialist suppliers we're able to create completely additive free, accurately dosed food blends whilst maintaining the highest quality standards.

Ethical packaging. Ocean-Friendly, fully recyclable and lightweight. Our packaging is up to 5 times more expensive than the alternatives and involves a lot of manual processes, but there is no better cause than helping our earth.

Additive free. We never use unnecessary additives and only use active ingredients. It's difficult and costly to avoid them but we have found a way.

Our Ingredients

We often get asked “why are your supplements so expensive?”. The answer is simple: we only use the best ingredients - and the best ingredients are significantly more expensive than the standard vitamins and minerals used in most multivitamins. They're also significantly more effective. The cheaper forms of nutrients are often poorly absorbed, less effective or contain a lot of added unwanted ingredients. Below are some examples of the best vitamins we use and a visual representation of the difference in cost when compared to the cheaper, less effective forms.

By sticking to our strict principles of selecting the best ingredients in effective doses, the cost of the product is more than standard supplements. But we wanted to make sure that our products are still affordable so we decided to make less profit so that you get a better product for an ethical price.

Manufacturing standards

W e only work with UK manufacturers who match our obsession with quality, safety, purity and ethical manufacturing.

Now that we’ve done all that hard work, you can sit back and enjoy your supplements!

But we want you to be able to learn more, so read on to find out why you’ll be getting the very best in UK manufacturing has to offer.

Our exacting standards

Manufactured to GMP standards.

All of our supplements are manufactured here in the UK to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards by suppliers with long-standing experience in the manufacture of foods and food supplements. This means you can be confident that you’re getting safe, high quality food supplements. Every single ingredient in our products has been tested by our suppliers to ensure they are safe and that they are made to specification. We have certificates of analysis for every batch of every product we produce and every raw material we use conforms to all food safety regulations. In addition, we perform microbiological checks on products after they have been manufactured to provide you with even more reassurance of their quality.

Ingredient quality.

Every single ingredient we have included has been hand picked by our nutritional experts at Ethical Nutrition. Each one selected for superior bioavailability, effectiveness and in the most natural form permitted. To learn more about our ingredients click here. All of ingredients are subject to a stringent supplier approval programme and are only approved after a number of manufacturing, quality, specification and sample checks have been completed. Every single ingredient is traceable through our supply chain and we take a responsible and comprehensive approach to all quality complaints and concerns.

Blended Without The Use Of Additives.

Most companies use synthetic ingredients to coat tablets or help powders flow and mix easily. Common ones are magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide. We made the decision to avoid these ingredients in favour of tiny amounts of organic rice concentrate (gluten free) or without the use of anything at all (like our organic turmeric curcumin).

Zero Tolerance for Cruelty and Animal Ingredients.

We have a zero tolerance policy on animal cruelty and animal ingredients. Vitamin and mineral supplements can and should be made without harming animals. None of our supplements are tested on animals, the Ethical Nutrition team are the only guinea pigs around here!

Our Packaging

When we founded Ethical Nutrition, we made a commitment: our packaging would always be plastic-free. It’s just one of the principles that guide us in making supplements that are better for your health and the planet.

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All our products and packaging are proudly made in the UK, helping to minimise transport miles and lower carbon emissions.

You might be thinking, “Wait, I’ve bought plastic-free supplements before?” Unfortunately, many “plastic-free” claims aren’t what they seem.Some certifications allow plastics and bioplastics, creating a confusing grey area where companies can exaggerate their eco-credentials.You can read more about greenwashing and the difference between recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable on our blog.

As passionate supplement users, we searched high and low for packaging that truly aligned with our values. It had to be sustainable, ethical, and practical.

We quickly discovered just how much misinformation exists out there.

Why we chose glass jars

After months of research, we realised most so-called “eco-friendly” packaging options weren’t up to scratch:

Starch-based bags – They sound great but often contain hidden plastics to keep products fresh, making them no better than traditional packaging.

Biodegradable pouches – Many look eco-friendly but don’t break down in oceans or landfills and aren’t recyclable either.

Glass jars – Although heavier, glass is reusable, endlessly recyclable, and far better suited to protecting food supplements without compromise.We opted for glass jars because they offer the most sustainable and practical solution.

Our jars are plastic-free, reusable, and can be recycled endlessly without losing quality. Yes, glass does have a carbon footprint during production, but when reused or recycled, its impact becomes far lower over time.

Sustainable inside and outReusable and fully recyclable, with no plastic seals.

Paper Mailing Boxes – 100% recyclable and sealed with eco-friendly tape.

And because we know not all packaging ends up where it should, we’ve ensured every element can be responsibly reused or recycled.Removing plastic for good.

Every time you order from Ethical Nutrition, you’re helping remove plastic waste from the environment. Thanks to our partnership with Greenspark, we fund projects that tackle plastic pollution and protect our planet.We’re proud to do things differently. Because we believe supplements should never come at the cost of the earth.You can read more about greenwashing and sustainable choices on our blog.

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